August weather forecastBanswada, India

Weather in August

August, like July, in Banswada, India, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

During August, Banswada records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), marking a slight divergence from July's 30.2°C (86.4°F). In the month of August, an average of 23.2°C (73.8°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, August is the most humid month in Banswada.

Rainfall

In Banswada, in August, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 212mm (8.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.3 rainfall days, and 780mm (30.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Banswada, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Banswada is August, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Banswada are January, July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.